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For some patients, a tooth becomes so severely damaged from decay, that it cannot be restored with a filling because the area is too large. These cases are usually fixed with a dental crown. And if severe decay leads to tooth loss, there is another option to replace missing teeth when teeth exist on either side of the space—it’s called a dental bridge. Crowns and bridges are offered at Drs. Dunkling and Penney’s dental practice in Jericho and Burlington.

Both crowns and bridges fit over the affected teeth. The teeth are prepared for the crown or bridge by being trimmed down so that the crown or bridge will fit. Your dental bridge or crown will reflect the size, shape, and look of a normal tooth, as well as give you full function for eating, smiling and talking.

Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are also known as a “cap,” which covers your damaged tooth. It is cemented in place and is a perfect replacement for your normal tooth. The cap is created with our CEREC technology, which makes the crown in office from a 3D imaging system. You will get your crown placed on the same day! CEREC crowns benefits include:

Hi-tech accuracy

Single-visit convenience

Natural tooth color

Metal free – no silver fillings

Exceptionally detailed for long-lasting, natural results

Preserves more healthy tooth material

A crown is needed for:

Replacing a large filling

Protecting a weak tooth from further chipping or breaking

Restoring a fractured/cracked tooth

Covering a poorly shaped tooth or a discolored tooth

To attach a dental bridge

To protect and restore a tooth that has had a root canal

To cover a dental implant

No matter what the reason, CEREC crowns are well worth it. Your tooth will be stronger and more stable, and will give a new smile for the better.

Dental Bridge

Missing a tooth or having a gap in your teeth can be stressful and can make you self-conscious. Talking and chewing can also be difficult. A dental bridge is an option to fix the gap. A dental bridge can help you by:

Restoring the ability to chew and speak properly

Maintaining the shape of your face

Distributing the forces in your bite to alleviate stress on other teeth

Prevent remaining teeth from shifting out of position and into the gap

A dental bridge actually “bridges” the gap where one or more teeth used to be. Bridges are cemented to your teeth adjacent to the unoccupied space. The adjacent teeth serve as anchors for the bridge. They are then trimmed down and capped with a crown, while a replacement tooth is attached to the crowns to form the bridge. It is then firmly cemented to your teeth.

Chewing and smiling will be simple again with these new dental appliances. Contact our office today to learn more about crowns and bridges or to schedule an appointment.

Are you a patient of Dunkling & Penney Dentistry? If so, we would love to hear about your experiences below!

“I just don’t have the time.” How many times have you said that? We are well aware that are patients live very busy lives, which makes it more difficult to find time to travel to a dental appointment.

Choose a Dental Practice: Burlington or Jericho

From the grocery store to the dentist office, we all wish everything could be a minute away, but that’s not always possible. However, we do try to accommodate for the residents in Burlington and Jericho. With two dental practices in these two areas, we are hoping patients don’t have to stop what they are doing for too long to get to the dentist office. If it’s a shorter drive, it’s much easier on our patients’ schedules.

Services Available at Both Practice Locations

We offer a range of services in the general and restorative dental fields. At our Jericho and Burlington dental offices, patients can schedule an appointment for any of the following treatments: